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Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Chest Pain Diagnosis ... and Management ... Algorithm STEMI: ... /V/diaphoresis Aortic ... #Management #Algorithm
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Contractility: • MI ... • Mitral/Aortic ... #Algorithm #causes
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
for each of the components ... of the algorithm ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... (>5%): - Aortic ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness Workup
Cost-effective tests for most patients: 
 • Orthostatic BP
 • ECG
 • Telemetry (if
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness ... specific high risk ... indications: • Echocardiogram ... Carotid US • Brain MRI ... #diagnosis #workup
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Scoping Summary Risk ... factors for failed C-scope ... Water exchange C-scope ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
associated with a high risk ... heart disease like aortic ... Epsilon #clinical #diagnosis ... • Risk stratification ... #differential #echocardiogram
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
Disease & New Diagnosis ... of Colon Cancer Algorithm ... Disease Activity (MR ... Colon #Cancer #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
. >12 inc. risk ... Start with EGD scope ... keep therapeutic scope ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
MI, stroke, DVT/ ... • Treatment algorithms ... appropriate only for low risk ... patients with no CV risk ... #management #hematology